The posting
The Production Team Leader coordinates and supports daily production floor operations to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing of paint and coatings products. This hands-on role assigns technicians according to the production priority sheet, monitors productivity and batch progress, reinforces established safety and quality procedures, supports training, and communicates equipment or production issues to supervision. The Team Leader works with Production Management, Quality Control/Lab, and Maintenance to maintain production flow and meet established standards. $20 per hour.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assign duties to production technicians based on the priority sheet and allocate personnel according to established standards.
- Maintain current production-floor priority and batch status; monitor work in progress and escalate delays or material constraints.
- Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to technicians; communicate production priorities and shift handoff information to supervision.
- Support production output and schedule attainment; identify avoidable delays, downtime, and workflow improvement opportunities.
- Assist technicians with machine setup, material handling, preventive maintenance tasks, and housekeeping as needed.
- Reinforce use of approved manufacturing instructions and standard operating procedures, including correct material identification, batch sequencing, and accurate production records.
- Coordinate with Quality Control/Lab when process deviations, potential batch errors, or product concerns arise; do not independently authorize formulation changes or final product release.
- Observe and follow up to ensure standard practices and site safety rules are followed consistently.
- Reinforce required PPE, safe chemical handling, SDS access, spill-response procedures, and safe equipment operation according to company policy.
- Report violations of Site Facility Rules and safety concerns to supervision; escalate unsafe conditions promptly.
- Ensure technicians are trained and qualified for assigned tasks; identify training needs and support cross-training.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment within authorized limits and request immediate maintenance assistance when needed.
- Assign end-of-shift cleanup tasks and verify completion; maintain orderly, clean work areas.
Qualifications & Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED with three or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; excellent reading and math skills required.
- Detail-oriented, dependable, strong work ethic, demonstrated record of good job performance, consistent attendance, and high time on task.
- Good working knowledge of coatings production and/or paint manufacturing equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot production problems.
- Effective communication and training skills; successful training experience is a plus.
- Ability to lift up to 65 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform frequent stooping and bending, with appropriate equipment and safe work practices.
What's in it for You?
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Direct Deposit & biweekly payroll
- Ability to start a career instead of just another job
- Collaborative environment where your input is valued daily
Come join a company where we are collaborative, fast-paced, innovative and challenging. We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Drug- free environment. At OT Dynamics, we’re more than just a paint company—we’re your partner. Our goal is to help your project succeed with the right paint and coating every time. We offer fast service, clear answers, and expert support from start to finish
